Baked Mashed Potatoes With Parmesan Cheese and Bread Crumbs

Courtesy of Giada De Laurentis and Food Network.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 4  lbs russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1  cup  whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 cups  grated mozzarella cheese
• 1  cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons  plain breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.
2. Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; return the potatoes to the same pot and mash well. Mix in the milk and melted butter. Mix in the mozzarella and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the potatoes to the prepared baking dish. Stir the bread crumbs and remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan in a small bowl to blend.
3. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the mashed potatoes. Recipe can be prepared up to this point 6 hours ahead of time; cover and chill.
4. Bake, uncovered, until the topping is golden brown, about 20 minutes.